Unit 15

Question 1

Dic/Dict

Answer 1

Latin
Dicere, Dictum
To say, to order.
Examples: dictate, malediction, benediction

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

Verb
To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded.

To give an order, to make necessary.
Synonyms: demand
Antonyms: allow

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

Noun

A recital of words intended to harm, a curse.

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

Noun

A blessing

Question 5

Loc/Loqu

Answer 5

Latin Loqui, Locutus
To speak
Examples: locution, eloquent, colloquial

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

Noun

Style or action of speaking.

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Adjective
Powerful and expressive.
Synonyms: articulate
Antonyms: unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

Adjective
Of or related to an informal speech, conversational.
Synonyms: idiomatic

Question 9

Voca

Answer 9

Latin
Vocare, Vocatum
To call
Examples: evocative, equivocate, advocate,

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

Adjective
Calling forth a vivid image or impression.
Synonyms: suggestive

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

Verb
To use misleading or confusing language.
Synonyms: evade

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

Verb
To argue in favor of.
Synonyms: recommend.
Antonyms: oppose

Noun
Someone who argues for.
Synonyms: supporter. Antonyms: enemy

Question 13

Clam/Claim

Answer 13

Latin
Clamare, Clamatum
To shout or call

Examples: exclamatory, declaim, clamorous

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adjective

Having a forceful, excited or emotional tone

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

Verb

To speak loudly and with feeling.

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Adjective
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry.
Synonyms: ear-splitting
Antonyms: quiet